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hollandvk's review against another edition
5.0
Did you know the famous children's author worked for an oil company in East Africa and flew fighter planes for the Royal Air Force? Roald Dahl had a thirst for adventure and the recklessness of the young. He endured many life-threatening situations and saw amazing things. Maybe my uncontrollable wanderlust isn't so bad after all. There is hope for me yet.
bsolarz's review against another edition
3.0
Only somewhat memorable but a good story about his time in the war.
snippie99's review against another edition
3.0
Rating in the middle again because it is an autobiography. But this book was very interesting to get an insight into being in the RAF during the Second World War.
corneliag's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Animal death
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
4.0
A continuation of his story of youth, "Boy," Roald Dahl tells us of his time in the RAF during World War II. Despite being basically a war story, this is remarkably light-hearted. Undoubtedly, Dahl's life was in danger, but his retelling makes it seem more a lark than a constant face-down with mortality.
There's an interesting section where Dahl meets a Jewish man who is in charge of several orphaned Jewish children. They have a conversation about loyalties and countries, with the man hinting at the creation of a Jewish state. It's never explicitly stated, but you get the impression that Dahl supports the man's mission.
This book might actually work as a book for children learning about World War II, even from a fairly young age. It's not gory or full of harsh language, so it could be a good introduction to the subject, allowing them a simple first-hand account before they move onto the harsher realities of the war.
There's an interesting section where Dahl meets a Jewish man who is in charge of several orphaned Jewish children. They have a conversation about loyalties and countries, with the man hinting at the creation of a Jewish state. It's never explicitly stated, but you get the impression that Dahl supports the man's mission.
This book might actually work as a book for children learning about World War II, even from a fairly young age. It's not gory or full of harsh language, so it could be a good introduction to the subject, allowing them a simple first-hand account before they move onto the harsher realities of the war.
rohitremeshhello's review against another edition
5.0
I liked the ariel dogfight chapters. Pleasantly surprised to find a Dahl book thrilling. Dahl's style of understated prose goes well within the landscape of war, making this read a surreal experience of unforgettable moments